California Blue vs Pyrus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
California Blue takes 4 of 5 categories.
California BlueChoose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
PyrusChoose it for a lavender and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
California Blue4/5
Pyrus1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- California Blue
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- California Blue
- Sillage & projection
- Pyrus
- Value for money
- California Blue
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- California Blue
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
California BlueMykonosPyrusCriminal ElementsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%
3.70/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%
Category winnerCalifornia BlueRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
40%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
50%Love
10%Like
15%Ok
10%Dislike
15%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCalifornia Blue
SillagePyrus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCalifornia BlueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
marine92%
aquatic84%
lavender77%
floral69%
sweet61%
lavender100%
fruity92%
salty84%
woody77%
marine69%
fresh61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both lavender and marine
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderPearGrapefruitSalt
Heart
Marine notesWater FlowersRhubarb
Base
CaramelMossWoody Notes
Notes
LavenderSaltPearAppleWalnutDriftwood
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesLavender, Pear and Salt. Durations are only published for Pyrus, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring55
Summer100
Fall27
Winter27
Day100
Night36
Spring100
Summer80
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night57
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,577
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#60,060
PerfumerCorey Newcombe
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCalifornia BlueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCalifornia Blue by Mykonos is a fresh, salty aquatic with a fruity opening and a softer sweet base. Pear and grapefruit give it an easy brightness up top, while marine notes, water flowers, and rhubarb keep it breezy and slightly tart. As it settles, caramel, moss, and woody notes round it out without taking it too fa…
Reviews →Pyrus by Criminal Elements offers a refreshing coastal take on fruit, pairing crisp sliced pear and tart green apple with an airy splash of sea salt. Rather than turning into a syrupy dessert, the fruit sits over clean driftwood, dry aromatic lavender, and savory crushed walnut. This balance keeps the sweetness in che…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, California Blue or Pyrus?
California Blue takes 4 of 5 categories. California Blue is rated 4.33/5 from 15 votes; Pyrus is rated 3.70/5 from 20 votes. Choose California Blue for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pyrus for a lavender and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, California Blue or Pyrus?
California Blue lasts longest (California Blue 73/100, Pyrus 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, California Blue or Pyrus?
Pyrus projects furthest (Pyrus 69/100, California Blue 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do California Blue and Pyrus smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lavender and marine accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pear and Salt.
Is California Blue or Pyrus better for summer or winter?
California Blue suits daytime wear; Pyrus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in California Blue and Pyrus?
California Blue has top notes of Lavender, Pear, Grapefruit and Salt, heart notes of Marine notes, Water Flowers and Rhubarb, a base of Caramel, Moss and Woody Notes. Pyrus features Lavender, Salt, Pear, Apple and Walnut.
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